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Rachael Lynn Smith
Feb 21, 2019
Rachael Lynn Smith, of Union City, entered into eternal rest on Thursday February 21, 2019. She was 33.
Rachael worked as a clerk for a moving company for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and many friends.
Rachael was predeceased by her father, James Dennis Smith. She leaves behind her children; Christifer and Adrianna Garcia; her mother Lynn Kumar;...
Pao-Chin Bailey
Feb 8, 2019
Pao-Chin Bailey, of Bloomfield, was called home to be with her beloved husband Richard, on Friday February 8, 2019.
Originally from Taiwan, she met Richard while he was serving our country. He later returned to marry her and, bring her to the United States in 1986.
Pao-Chin leaves behind her brother-in-law Joseph Bailey and his wife Kathleen; her sister-in-law, Margaret Gonzales; family...
Douglas Robert Joseph
Jan 23, 2019
Douglas R. Joseph, formerly of Bloomfield, entered into eternal life on January 23, 2019. He was 44.
Douglas was a Sr. accounting manager for TDAmeritrade in Omaha. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and was an avid golfer.
Douglas leaves behind his loving wife Carrie (nee Franklin); his children Robert and Charlotte; his mother Christine Joseph (nee Phillips); his brother Jason...
Janet Shallcross
Jan 23, 2019
Janet Shallcross, of Bloomfield, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019. She was 87 years old.
Janet worked as a food service representative in the Montclair school system for most of her life until she retired.
She was an avid animal lover, adored gardening, and enjoyed working on her puzzles.
Janet leaves behind a son, Kevin (Ann); four daughters - Kathy,...
Grace Seber
Jan 16, 2019
Grace Seber, of Bloomfield, entered into eternal life on January 16th, 2019. She was 97.
Grace was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of the September Club at St Thomas the Apostle Church, and a graduate from Mount. St. Dominic and Caldwell College.
Grace was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Andrew Seber, in 1994. She leaves...
Wendy Sutton
Jan 11, 2019
Wendy Sutton (nee Mielnicki), of Clark NJ, entered into eternal life on Friday, January 11th, 2019. She was 100.
Wendy was predeceased by her loving husband, Charles. She leaves behind her son Dennis Sutton and his wife Lucille; two granddaughters and their husbands; Jennifer and John Voss, Danielle and Jason Vinh; three great-grandchildren, Aiden, Cameron, and Samantha.
Friends and family may visit...
Christine Sallustro
Jan 7, 2019
Christine Stivali - Sallustro, of Bloomfield, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 7th, 2019. She was 45.
Christine was a Glen Ridge High School graduate. She attended Albany State University, where she earned her Associates Degree in Science and Health. She was a medical assistant at Albany Hospital. Christine had a passion for animals and children. She was a devoted...
Isaac Gelok
Dec 29, 2018
Isaac Gelok of Bloomfield, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
He was 91. Isaac loved being with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all of his family members. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Isaac was predeceased by his wife Eleanor Diane Gelok in August of 1988. He leaves behind his son John D. Gelok and his wife Sudie; his daughters Linda...
Rhonda Sue Nelson
Dec 22, 2018
Rhonda Sue Nelson (nee Horan), 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 22, 2018 in Hackensack following a prolonged illness. She was born in Hackensack to Tom and Peggy Horan of Hasbrouck Heights in 1946, the third of four children. She was raised in Hasbrouck Heights, where she graduated high school in 1963. After working for a few...
Wayne K Thomas
Dec 21, 2018
Wayne Kingsley Thomas entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 21, 2018.
Born in Paterson and raised in Quakerton, NJ, Wayne is a graduate of Flemington High School, and New York University. He served our country in the United States Air Force. Wayne began his career as a successful insurance salesman before making the switch to real estate. In the late...
George Kalman Szep
Nov 29, 2018
George Kalman Szep, 72, of Belleville, NJ, died peacefully on November 29th, 2018, surrounded by his loving family, at Clara Maass Hospital.
Born in Montclair, NJ, George was a life-long resident of Belleville, NJ. He served two years as a private in the US Army, stationed at Fort Bliss, TX and the Nike Missile Battery in Clementon, NJ. George worked for...
Raymond Edward Doherty
Nov 22, 2018
Raymond E. Doherty, 84, of Bloomfield, NJ, formerly of Glen Ridge, NJ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 22, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family.
Raymond is survived by his cherished wife of 61 years, Marcella D. (Koerner) Doherty, son Raymond, daughter and son-in-law Diana and Michael Donnelly, son Dennis, son and daughter-in-law Michael and Linda Doherty, nine grandchildren...
Rene Levenez
Nov 11, 2018
René Levenez, passed away on November 11th, 2018. He was 83 years old.
He is survived by his sister Marie, as well as his nephew Andre and sister–in-law Augustine.
Friends and family may visit from 2-4, on December 1, 2018 at Halpin-Bitecola Brookdale Funeral Home, 1284 Broad St., Bloomfield.
For further information, please call Halpin-Bitecola Brookdale Funeral Home at (973)338-5900.
Walter John Shattes
Nov 10, 2018
Walter John Shattes, entered eternal life on November 10th, 2018. He was 94 years old.
Walter served in the United States Army during World War II and also received a Doctorate in Physics. He was a member of the Watchung Presbyterian Church.
Walter was predeceased by his wife, Lydia Ann Shattes in 2015.
He is survived by two sons, Stephen (Phyllis) and David...
Isabella Joy Meisch
Nov 4, 2018
Isabella Joy Meisch began her life in heaven on November 4, 2018. She was born on October 12th, and returned to the arms of her savior 23 days later. During her short time on earth, Isabella was loved well; she blessed all that knew her and knew of her. Isabella is the treasured daughter of Donald (DJ) and Victoria (Tori)...
Norman W. Davidson
Oct 31, 2018
Norman Davidson, a lifelong resident of Bloomfield, New Jersey, was born on March 4th, 1952.
A truly strong man, he battled lymphoma since 2002, and was recently diagnosed with leukemia at the beginning of 2018. Post bone marrow transplant he continued to be strong, but lost his fight on October 31st, 2018.
He was an avid Steelers fan, thoroughly enjoyed Star Wars/sci-fi...
Susannah Ing
Sep 30, 2018
Susannah Ing, of Bay Ridge, NY, entered eternal life on Sunday, September 30th, 2018. She was 62.
She enjoyed, fine dining, going to the movies, but most of all loved being with her family.
She leaves behind, her father, Gang Sing Ing; a sister Anna Ing and her wife Alexis Hanes; a brother, Harvey Ing, and his wife Stefania; a niece Alison,...
Jasmath Brijlall
Sep 17, 2018
Friends and family may visit from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, on Tueday, September 18th, at Halpin Bitecola Brookdale Funeral Home, 1284 Broad St in Bloomfield. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am, on Wednesday, September 19th, at Sacred Heart Church, 76 Broad St in Bloomfield. A cremation service will follow at Rosedale Cemetery, in Montclair.
Loretta F. Centanni
Sep 6, 2018
Loretta Centanni, 91, died Thursday September 6th, from advanced pneumonia and other complications.
Loretta was always one of the most dynamic personalities in the room, beloved by family, friends and community. She was also a club date drummer and singer in the 40s through 70s and appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show.
Loretta is survived by her children, Patty and Barry, their spouses...
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